| | Result | |------------|------------| | Box‑Office | Grossed over ₹70 crore (approx. US$10 M) worldwide, making it one of the highest‑grossing Telugu films of 2009. | | Critical Acclaim | Praised for Samantha’s performance, visual effects, and the effective blend of horror with fantasy. Some critics noted pacing issues in the second half but overall gave positive reviews. | | Awards | Won 8 Nandi Awards , 5 Filmfare Awards South , and the National Film Award for Best Special Effects (2009). | | Cultural Impact | Inspired a wave of period‑fantasy movies in South Indian cinema, and its dialogue (“ Arundhati, Naa … ”) became a popular meme. |
Arundhati is a South Indian actress known for her work in Tamil and Kannada cinema. Tamil Filmography: Her notable Tamil projects include: Bodinayakanur Ganesan Sundaattam Naaigal Jaakirathai Thottal Thodarum (2018), where she appeared in a supporting role. Career Focus: arundhati tamilyogi
| | Availability | Notes | |--------------|------------------|-----------| | Amazon Prime Video | Included in the catalog for India (may vary by region) | Requires a Prime subscription. | | Hotstar | Available under the “Movies” section (India) | Subscription‑based. | | Netflix | Occasionally added to the rotating library (check local catalog). | May appear in the “International” or “Indian Cinema” collection. | | Physical Media | DVD/Blu‑ray released by Shyam Prasad Studios | Often includes bonus features and subtitles. | | Television Broadcasts | Frequently aired on regional channels during festival seasons. | Check local listings for re‑runs. | | | Result | |------------|------------| | Box‑Office |